Grade 5-8 Performance Task
Contributed by: New York State Education Department (NYSED)
NYS Alternative Assessment in Science Project (1996)
Credit/Source: Rock Recipe: Ted Anderson; Pembroke High School
Earth Science Supplement (1970) - Rock Abrasion
| Task 1-7 Directions |
No Credit
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| Task 8. Line Graph |
2 points total
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Standard: The student will indicate a direct relationship
between 2 variables on a graph including the number of shakes
and the amount of rounding.
Criteria:
- Allow 1 point if both axes are labeled correctly.
- Allow 1 point for a line drawn indicating a direct relationship.
| Task 9. Change in Rocks with Shaking |
2 points total
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Standard: The student will describe observed changes.
Criteria:
- Allow 2 points for a correct statement that describes the
change of the rock as being rounder and/or smoother in complete
sentences.
- Allow only 1 point if the answer is correct but not in a complete
sentence.
- No credit is given for an incorrect answer even if it is written
in a sentence.
| Task 10. Sketch |
1 point total
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Standard: The student will describe his/her prediction
of a change using a drawing as a model.
Criteria:
- Allow 1 point for a drawing that shows a smaller, more rounded
particle after 600 shakes.
| Task 11. Prediction |
4 points total
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Standard: The student will make a prediction based on
the observations made.
Criteria:
A.
- Allow 2 points for a logical prediction based on the data
collected, using complete sentences.
- Allow 1 point for a logical prediction not in complete sentences.
B.
- Allow 2 points for supporting (explaining) the prediction
with observations using complete sentences.
- Allow 1 point for an explanation not in complete sentences.
(See Comment 1)
| Task 12. Description |
2 points total
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Standard: The student will make a statement based on his/her
observations.
Criteria:
- Allow 2 points for 2 reasonable answers.
- Allow 1 point for 1 reasonable answer.
- No credit is given for unreasonable answers or no answers.
Comments:
Comment 1:
a. The student's answer should state that the rock would be
more rounded and might be smaller after 600 shakes.
b. The student's answer should refer to observations of the
rock which related to a change in (a).
Highest possible score - 11 points
Changing Rocks - Scoring Form
Student ID _______________
Male or Female (circle one)
| 1-7. Directions |
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No Credit |
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| 8. Line Graph |
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| A. both axes labeled |
0
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1
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| B. drawing of line |
0
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1
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| 9. Change in Rocks |
0
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1
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2
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| 10. Sketch |
0
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1
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| 11. Prediction |
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| A. logical prediction |
0
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1
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2
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| B. supporting explanation |
0
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1
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2
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| 12. Description |
0
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1
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2
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TOTAL SCORE ______________
Total possible score - 11 points
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